Upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 For Free

Upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 For Free
Today we talk about everything you need to know about Windows 8.1 end of life on Jan 10, 2023. This is the Extended End Date, so there will be no more security updates for windows 8.1.
Now is the time to start plaining you next operating system. Its very unlikely that your computer is compatible with Windows 11, but you can still use Windows 10 until Oct. 14, 2025 and Microsoft could still extend the life cycle for Windows 10 to even longer.

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Windows 8.1 support will end on January 10, 2023

What is the Lifecycle Policy for Windows 8.1?

Windows 8.1 - Microsoft Lifecycle

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[Britec]

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[MistrzMP]

First of all, I would like to say, thank you Britec09 for uploading this video… it did took me about 2 1/2 hours and everything went nice and smooth. I didn’t even have to disabled my Wi-Fi or my antivirus. no issues whatsoever, i just follow the steps and I am happy with Windows 10 now. Thank you one more time and I wish you all Merry Christmas and happy New Year 2023. 🎉🎉🎉

[mtb]

This worked for me. Zero issues. Smooth. Just followed prompts. Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. Already had Product Key in computer (did NOT have to enter it). Took 90 minutes (I kept leaving the room). 8 year old Dell desktop (XPS). Thank you for the video and simple instructions.

[punka]

This actually works, i just did it on my laptop. I was getting installation failed at 73% but it's an issue with updates. So when the installed goes on to "look for latest updated" before it installs the windows. Just disconnect your internet, it will skip looking for updates and install windows for you without a hitch.

[tylrburns]

This video was great and easy to follow. I wasn't going to back my stuff up because it seemed to be a seamless transition but I couldn't afford to lose my programs and files. Not sure I backed anything up properly BUT I was able to follow this with 0 issues. When I rebooted, I did disconnect my internet because of some comments saying it wouldn't complete for them. I just wanted to add a positive comment here to help spread the video. I was struggling to use new hardware and software with windows 8. I'm so happy it was this easy and litteraly seamless. I rebooted my pc like normal and everything is exactly how I left it...just windows 10 now.

[RTRBUTONz]

Just tried this, this was an absolute life saver! Upgrading was seemless and kept all of my data, bookmarks, tabs that were open Etc. it kept everything - absolutely brilliant! Still works as of 14/01/23.

[kevinmottram]

Did this today (29th December 2022) and it worked like a dream, taking 2hrs and 15mins. The activation worked digitally with no issues, and no data has been lost, and all apps/games etc retained. Thank you so much for this 'how to', it took me through the whole process from start to finish and made it a doddle.

[esotericacademia]

Thank you! Your video prevented me to have to invest in a new laptop because of Turbo Tax new demands for 2023 - a saving of $600!! I went from Windows 8.1 (with message that it was not meeting the requirements) to Windows 10 without any problem (in 4 1/2 hours). 😁

[feArthEscArcrow]

OMG!! I've tried everything to get away from 8.1. This worked great!! Now, maybe I can upgrade to 11.

[Desmodue]

Dude I cant believe this worked! 8.1 to 10 in under 1h with SSD! All data still here. I disconnected from internet when it was searching for Updates just to make sure. Thank you so much! 29/06/23 It worked for me!

[sricharanbk]

Hola, this absolutely works! Being worried of security on my windows 8.1., I felt very much necessity to shift to windows 10/11. This video is point on. Smoothly transitioned today(15/02/2023) to windows 10 !!

[GMTCC]

This still works perfect and hassle free. Thank you for the video

[pammaccabe]

Thank you so much. I followed your instructions and it worked without any glitches or problems. I updated from 8.1 to 10. It took about 4 hours from start to finish. Thanks again. 😊

[l.i.archer]

Windows lets you upgrade to Windows 10 using the Activation Key that came with your current Windows version. I had Windows 7 Home on one of my Dell computers. I popped in the Windows 10 ISO file on a USB thumb drive and booted to that. It let me upgrade Windows 7 Home to Windows 10 Home using my original Windows 7 Home Activation Key.

[osiobeafoke]

I just go my on PC upgraded to Windows 10 Pro using this method. It took 4 hours + but it is done now and I also didn't lose my files. Thanks a lot for this video.

[Firehott]

Thank U SOOO much for this simple & detailed walk thru. Ive updated to Windows 10 & its activated with digital license! Took couple hours but your step by step worked! Truly Appreciate it!

[ActiveInsight.]

I get to the final stage where it says "your device may restart several times." I'm on 60ish % and then boom "Failed to Install Windows 10."

Any ideas on how to correct this?

[skiprockjr.]

Just upgraded to Windows 10 from 8.1 without any problems. Took about an hour and a half, maybe two.

[seecretgamer]

It's 2023 and it still works! As another commenter said, all I had to do was unplug the wifi router when it said it was looking for additional updates and, boom! Free upgrade!

[bernards]

I expected a valid windows 8 license would be accepted for Windows 10 since a Windows 7 license is accepted. I recently used a Windows 7 starter license (old Acer) for an old Acer Vista laptop that was accepted for a Windows 10 installation. And with SSD, not so bad. I understand some windows 8 licenses are embedded in the BIOS so no authentication sticker is available.